It has been an absolutely stunning autumn here in Montana! I apologize for the delay this week, but without further ado, here are your latest jazz happenings!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists’/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS TUESDAY, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (7 pm – 9 pm)
The house band will play a short set, and then the open jam will begin! FREE! This week’s house band: Colter Fleming on saxophone, Sam Woodis on keyboard, Raph Lopez on bass/guitar, and Luke Kestner on drums! Bring an instrument! Sign up to play a tune! Buy a drink! Tip the band & bar! Make some friends! Support OUR local community!!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, October 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
From Cottonwood Club!
Join us for an evening of Django-inspired acoustic swing jazz!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
TWO Jazz performances at Tune Up on Wednesday, October 7th 2nd! Enjoy 20% off all menu items with a valid Montana ID, excluding Happy Hour Specials!
Ian & Jazz Friends: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Eddie T Quartet: 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Eddie T. on bass, Jake Fleming on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Austin Belluscio on drums, and Special Guest Anthony Armstrong aka ATRYP.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm. / 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Jazz Night at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Maxfield Schuelke on keys, Bridger Himmelspachon bass, and Garrett Stannard on drums will be playing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM!
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Wednesday, October 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday, Levity features Jazz Jam starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with local jazz musicians. This week, the house band – Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Robin Martinez on bass, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and a weekly featured musician Elana Hayden on vocals will be hosting the jam session! There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone who can play. All you need is raw talent and your instrument!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd, Suite 8, Billings, MT
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, October 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pub, The Old Post, features live jazz every Thursday with Chuck Florence on tenor saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, and Beth Lo on bass. If you are around Missoula this Thursday, drop by The Old Post to enjoy live music, American Bistro pub food, and drinks!
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St., Missoula, MT
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT MADHOUSE BAR & GRILL IN BILLINGS
From Joe Sullivan!
Playing at the MadHouse Bar & Grill on Thursday nights, 6 – 8 PM. Just me and my grand piano!
Madhouse Bar & Grill
926 Grand Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 534-4822
Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune! Join GOODHOTFOOD playing for Monk Birthday Celebration– Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, Josh Poole on drums, and special guest Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys. Enjoy their sound with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT (upstairs at the Rialto)
(406) 404-7911
Friday, October 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT Q STATON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN BILLINGS
From Billings Symphony!
Few names loom larger in Big Band history than Buddy Rich. This October, the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective honors his explosive legacy with a high-octane tribute featuring not one, but four powerhouse drummers—Roxanne Jeppesen, Matt Devitt, Mark McGibbony, and Zach Paris. Trading, teaming up, and occasionally unleashing controlled chaos, this is Big Band Jazz turned up to eleven.
Quentin Staton Performing Arts Center (Lockwood High School)
2016 Old US Highway 87, Lockwood, MT
Saturday, October 10th, 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $10 – $45 at https://billingssymphony.org/shows/sukin-series/rocky-mountain-jazz-collectives-big-band-machine/
SUNDAY EVENING AT ART MINE IN BASIN
From Art Mine!
Naomi Moon Siegel and Caroline Davis will be performing together at that ArtMine in Basin at 4:00 PM on Sunday , October 11th. This dynamic duo of award winning educators, performers and composers are doing a quick tour through Montana. Both are nationally known for creativity and improvisation as well as their stunning musicality. Doors open at 3:30 suggested donation $20. For more information and directions, please visit artminebasin.com.
Art Mine
Cataract Creek Rd. Basin, MT
Sunday, October 11th, 4:00 p.m. – (Doors 3:30 p.m.)
Suggested donation: $20.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jump Swing, Soul and Blues! I-90 Organ Trio: Soul Jazz, Blues, and assorted Founkiness, coming soon to Tune Up Bar this week! Featuring John Roberts on B3/bass/vocals, Michael Gillan on drums, and Tony “Merle” Roberts on guitar/bass/vocals.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Sunday, October 11th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 pm.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
The perfect way to wrap up your weekend: Fall Sunday Night Jazz at Draught Works! Sip your favorite brew from 6–8 PM while the Johan Eriksson and Strange Meeting sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, October 11th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join The WD40’s Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
No cover! Dancers are welcome!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, October 11th,7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SAT, OCT 17TH AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Club Flamenco!
The members of Club Flamenco deliver a style of music not often heard in the state of Montana. Fusing the traditional rhythms of Flamenco with accents of American jazz. Club Flamenco plays selections that are both familiar and refreshingly new to American audiences. Music & dance performed live at The Tune Up Bar in Bozeman’s Armory Hotel. Never a cover, and remember 20% off for locals just show your ID.
Geno and April Kreis, Doug Wales, Chrysti Smith, and Nicole Loya.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, October 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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